Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and L100 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and L100 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 24 months after the L100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the L100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Nikon L100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | L100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR
L100 | Fujifilm F500 EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100
Fujifilm F500 EXR | L100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has specifications of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Nikon L100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the L100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L100 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and L100.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Nikon L100 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lb) | 360 grams (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-50 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $430 | $399 |